George Flinn files statement of intent to seek 8th District Congress seat

WASHINGTON — Although he has not yet made a formal announcement in Tennessee, Shelby County Commissioner George S. Flinn has filed a statement of his intent to run for the 8th District seat of retiring Congressman John Tanner in Washington.

Reached this afternoon, Flinn said he has not yet announced his candidacy but would have a spokesman contact the newspaper immediately. The statement filed with the Federal Election Commission names Ben Watkins of the accounting firm Watkins Uiberall as his campaign treasurer.

Flinn would be the third Republican vying for the seat, which is also being sought by state Sen. Roy Herron of Dresden, a Democrat, and Donn Janes of Brighton, an independent. Republican John Farmer said today that he has dropped out to support Flinn.